Setting the specific numbers aside, I think providing subsidized jobs is generally a better idea than UBI.
American society places a lot of value on having a job, so it is important for people to have one to help maintain self worth.
American society places a lot of value on having a job, so it is important for people to have one to help maintain self worth.
If you automate yourself of a job, are you worthless now? Of course not! But we're still stuck with these silly societal moores that work and a job equate to value. No longer!
I worry a step change will fail badly.